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We're zany to the max! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, March 13!
Our Top Pick tonight is the horror comedy Shining Vale (Starz, 10:12 p.m.) from Sharon Horgan and Jeff Astrof. After a scandal and suffering writers block, Courteney Cox moves to a possessed Connecticut house where she sees people, but husband Greg Kinnear and her two teenagers do not — a family that's faltering, too. The cast also includes realtor Sherilyn Fenn, mom Judith Light, and ghost Mira Sorvino. It's quite enjoyable but not that scary or that funny.
Elsewhere, critics give awards, Villanelle embraces Killing, Lyft challenges Uber, Bomani Jones has a Theory, Homer Simpson goes viral, The Great North produces The Perfect Storm, Red Auerbach gets charmed, and the Griffins remake HBO shows.
(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)
Thoughts On (The Films of 1998) (9 a.m.): The Man in the Iron Mask
STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME
60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): The latest from Ukraine... Continuing political battles over the 2020 presidential election and how it was administered... Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg... interviewing Ted Lasso cast and crew members, including Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt. Believe!
📺 Animaniacs (Hulu, now): Dot is cute and Yakko yaks. Wakko packs away the snacks while Bill Clinton plays the sax. They're Animaniacs! The Hulu-distributed revival has become an excellent revival in its second season. The original is really damn good, too, though many of its references would be lost on kids today. However, the pure zaniness and critiques of plot devices and structures in unwaned. Watching it 25 years later, I get so many of the pop culture references that went over my 10-year-old head in its original run. Don Knotts, Bob Hope, the studio system, Goodfellas, the meaning of "good night everybody"... it all makes sense now. ✔️
🎥 A Honeymoon to Remember (UPtv, 7 p.m.): Left at the altar by her fiancé, a heartbroken woman decides to go on her honeymoon without him. She soon finds happiness again when she meets Kyle, but then the former fiancé shows up looking for a second chance.
Malory Towers (BYUtv, 7:30 p.m.): The girl's efforts to make Ellen feel more included backfires. Ellen runs away to seek solace with a new friend she's found in the grounds.
🎥 Rocky (HBO Max, now): AWARDS for $200: Sylvester Stallone received "Best Actor" & "Best Original Screenplay" Oscar nominations for this 1976 film (28 Jun 1993)
The Walking Dead (AMC+, 3 a.m.): Maggie, Lydia, and Elijah help a stranger from another community called Riverbend. They run into Aaron, who tells them about a mission he embarked on with Gabriel as emissaries for the Commonwealth.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
27th Critics Choice Awards (The CW / TBS, 7 p.m.)
America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.)
Help! My House Is Haunted (Discovery+, 3 a.m.): Season 1
Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins (Oxygen, 7 p.m.): Season finale
🎥 Onward (Freeform, 7:35 p.m.)
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🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL
🎥 Cheating for You Live (Lifetime): When a star student gets suspicious of a group of underachievers' high SAT scores, she unwittingly uncovers a cheating ring and puts her life in jeopardy.
The Equalizer (CBS): McCall helps a mob accountant scour the city for a lost ledger of evidence he must provide to the FBI in exchange for entrance into the witness protection program. Mel frets over how to tell her best friend that Harry never died.
The Great North (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): The school is putting on a musical based on The Perfect Storm, and Judy desperately wants to be one of the leads. Moon tries to convince his family he's ready to stay home alone for the very first time.
Power Book IV: Force (Starz): Tommy and his new business partner recruit soldiers to take over the drug game in Chicago. Tommy finds a lucrative location for distribution that doesn't fit with his partner's vision for a more upscale clientele.
The Simpsons (Fox): When Homer is erroneously blamed for leaving Santa's Little Helper locked in a hot car, footage of the incident goes viral, outraging all of Springfield and making Homer a pariah.
When Calls the Heart (Hallmark Channel): Hope Valley elects a new mayor. Lucas and Elizabeth try to find the little moments in their relationship. Elizabeth offers to help Nathan with his horse after the hit-and-run, but it's newcomer Mei, who connects with Newton.✔️
WHAT ELSE IS ON
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (TLC)
American Idol (ABC)
The Circus (Showtime)
The Courtship (NBC)
Friends Speak (Reelz): R Kelly
Killing Eve (BBC America): "A Rainbow in Beige Boots" linear premiere
Tournament of Champions (Food Network)
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| When Calls the Heart (via Giphy) |
🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL
Billions (Showtime): After the Commission's decision, Prince encourages his team to find new investments as Wendy prepares for the future. Taylor goes all-in on a questionable play. Rian comes to an unlikely arrangement with Wags.
Bob's Burgers (Fox): Gene begrudgingly agrees to participate in a music video for Courtney. Teddy and Linda obsess over a mysterious customer at the restaurant.
Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): The Griffins tell their own versions of three HBO shows: Game of Thrones, Succession and Big Little Lies. [*groans*]
From (Epix): Julie finds comfort in her new friends as Jim and Tabitha deal with their struggling marriage. Ethan ventures off into the forest with Victor while Father Khatri urges Boyd to embrace his role as leader. Sara receives another horrifying directive.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS): When a newborn child is found abandoned on a Navy ship, Kensi and Deeks search for the mother on board before she dies of complications; Nate meets with Adm; Kilbride and learns about the CIA project from the '70s and '80s involving children.
Outlander (Starz): Jamie struggles with his first request as Indian Agent. Roger presides over an unusual funeral. Marsali has da baby.
🎥 The Presence of Love (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries): A professor heads to England to see the farm that her late mother grew up with, and begins to bond with the single father whose family now owns it.
🎥 Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (CNN): Sources differ on if this Bourdain documentary is airing.
Ruby and the Well (BYUtv): Ruby receives a wish about trust, just as she is about to betray her father's trust by sneaking out to a party for older kids without his permission.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO): After giving Coach West carte blanche with the Lakers roster, Buss attempts to charm fellow franchise owner of the Celtics, Red Auerbach. Meanwhile, Earvin's efforts to impress the women in his life fall flat, and Claire's mandate to get creative brings conflict with Buss' daughter, Jeanie.✔️
WHAT ELSE IS ON
The Food That Built America (History): Donuts
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa (National Geographic Wild)
Unsung (TV One): Monie Love
The Walking Dead (AMC): "The Lucky Ones" linear premiere
💲 Weakest Link (NBC): Season premiere
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| Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (via Giphy) |
🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL
The Rookie (ABC): Desperate to reset the way the world sees him, Officer Thorsen reluctantly decides to be a part of a reality show to help rebrand his image. However, the show's producer is found murdered and the team must investigate before Aaron is made suspect number one.
⭐ Shining Vale (Starz, 10:12 p.m.): After years of writer's block, Pat finally finds her muse through the help of a narcotic. Terry's pitch to the Archdiocese of New York turns out to be the presentation from hell.
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber (Showtime): Gurley sends a reluctant Travis and Emil on a road show to raise money, but Travis has other ideas for this raise round. With Lyft gaining momentum in ride-sharing, Travis wages war and won't back down.
S.W.A.T. (CBS): A terminally ill inmate escapes from a hospital determined to settle old scores before he dies. Nichelle faces a life-changing event that affects her relationship with Hondo.
Transplant (NBC): Rania's arrival triggers unwanted memories for Bash. Mags can't win her new boss' approval.✔️
WHAT ELSE IS ON
Adam Eats the 80s (History)
The Best Thing I Ever Ate (Cooking Channel)
How the Universe Works (Science)
Mountain Monsters (Travel Channel): Season finale
Something Bit Me! (National Geographic)
Uncensored (TV One): Stevie J
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Dionne Warwick, Chris Redd
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| Transplant (via Giphy) |
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📺 The Fugitive (MeTV, 2 a.m.): Fleeing to Mexico, Kimble somehow contracts pneumonia and seeks refuge at a local hospital where he is recognized by Dr. Howell, an ambitious American doctor who is conducting research on meningitis.
Game Theory with Bomani Jones (HBO, 11:30 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Sports journalist and commentator Bomani Jones discusses timely issues that transcend the world of sports."
📺 Mission: Impossible (MeTV, 3 a.m.): The IMF must rescue three scientists in a dictatorial country and destroy their notes.
Robot Chicken (Adult Swim, midnight): Robot Chicken lets Yoshi get his revenge on Mario once and for all. A period so bad it requires a famous exorcist to fix. Snoopy trains a new crew of WWI flying aces.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11 p.m.)
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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; J-Archive; TV Passport; Zap2it
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Happy watching, everyone!
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